What does it take to be a Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week? It's not just about grades or athletic ability. It takes a well-rounded individual that excels in the classroom and the community.
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and Dakota News Now have joined together to recognize the achievements of high school seniors throughout the region. "Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week" has been celebrating the achievements of high school seniors since 2002. Recipients are highly motivated high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community. This program was founded on the four pillars of Touchstone Energy: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and a Commitment to Community. For more information on the program please call your local Touchstone Energy cooperative.
If there are outstanding seniors in your school that you would like to recognize, please nominate them here.
This Week's Scholar
Emmerson Larson
Willow Lake School
Emmerson will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, October 13 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, October 14 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
Anders Peterson
April 12, 2015 - April 18, 2015
- School
- Canton High School
- GPA
- 3.973
- Activities
- Football,basketball,baseball,B.U.D.S. (peer helpers), STARS (Students Taking a Right Stand), NHS,band. Anders is also involved with his youth group and has been helping coach Special Olympic basketball team. He is has also helped with serving at the Banquet and volunteering at LOVE INC.
Anders Peterson is from Canton, SD, located within Southeastern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Patrick Reiter
April 5, 2015 - April 11, 2015
- School
- Florence High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football Basketball Golf FFA
Patrick Reiter is from Florence, SD, located within Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Levi Olson
March 29, 2015 - April 4, 2015
- School
- Waubay High School
- GPA
- 3.81
- Activities
- Oral Interp, Play, Student Council, NHS
Levi Olson is from Waubay, SD, located within Lake Region Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Christine Morgan
March 22, 2015 - March 28, 2015
- School
- Northwestern High School
- GPA
- 3.86
- Activities
- Volleyball, Drama, FBLA, HOBY, Robotics.
Christine Morgan is from , MELLETTE, SD, SD, located within Northern Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Kristi Pond
March 15, 2015 - March 21, 2015
- School
- Ipswich Public School District 22-6
- GPA
- 4.201
- Activities
- Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Student Government, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Pep Band
Kristi Pond is from Ipswich, SD, located within FEM Electric Association, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Shadryn Van Zee
March 8, 2015 - March 14, 2015
- School
- Huron High School
- GPA
- 3.971
- Activities
- Senior Class Secretary,National Honor Society,Concert Choir Orchestra (Secretary & Treasurer) Quiz Bowl,Radio Quiz Bowl,Pep Club Key Club,Spanish Club,Huron Youth Leadership Council Mt. Olivet Youth Group President Worship Team member
Shadryn Van Zee is from Huron, SD, located within Dakota Energy Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Calla Harper
March 1, 2015 - March 7, 2015
- School
- Irene-Wakonda High School
- GPA
- 4.027
- Activities
- Student Body President Student Council FCCLA One Act Play All School Play Oral Interpretation Boy's Basketball Statistician
Calla Harper is from Irene, SD, located within Bon Homme-Yankton Electric Assn., a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Lance Eide
February 22, 2015 - February 28, 2015
- School
- Deuel
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, Track, National Honor Society, Key Club
Lance Eide is from Clear Lake, SD, located within H-D Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Karee Wicks
February 15, 2015 - February 21, 2015
- School
- Rutland High School
- GPA
- 3.978
- Activities
- 4-H, 4-H Achievement Board Member, Luther League, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, FFA, National Honors Society, Student Council President, Softball, Drama, Band, & Chorus.
Karee Wicks is from Nunda, SD, located within Sioux Valley Energy, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Brandon VanOsdel
February 1, 2015 - February 7, 2015
- School
- Gayville-Volin High School
- GPA
- 4.043
- Activities
- Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball, School Play/Theater Production, Band, Student Council, SADD, Volunteer Firefighter, Volunteer First Responder, HOBY Seminar, SD Boys' State, Sunday School Teacher, Church Youth Group, Reader at Church
Brandon VanOsdel is from Mission Hill, SD, located within Clay-Union Electric Corporation, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.